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in Re: Estate of Loretta Powell

Citation: Not availableDocket: 05-19-00689-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; September 3, 2019; Texas; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

An order was issued on September 3, 2019, by the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas regarding the estate of Loretta Powell, deceased, stemming from Probate Court No. 1 in Dallas County (Trial Court Cause No. PR-16-01344-1). The court granted a motion for extension of time filed by appellee Robin Christopher on August 29, 2019, allowing the appellee’s brief to be submitted by September 16, 2019. The order was signed by Justice Ken Molberg.

Legal Issues Addressed

Judicial Authority in Probate Court Appeals

Application: The order reflects the appellate court's authority to issue orders affecting procedural aspects of appeals coming from probate court decisions.

Reasoning: An order was issued on September 3, 2019, by the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas regarding the estate of Loretta Powell, deceased, stemming from Probate Court No. 1 in Dallas County.

Motion for Extension of Time in Appellate Proceedings

Application: The Court of Appeals permitted an extension of time for the appellee to submit their brief, demonstrating the court's discretion to manage deadlines in appellate cases.

Reasoning: The court granted a motion for extension of time filed by appellee Robin Christopher on August 29, 2019, allowing the appellee’s brief to be submitted by September 16, 2019.